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Title: Saksalaisten sotavankina : Muistelmia ja kuvia
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1914.
Note: Reading ease score: 46.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Saksalaisten sotavankina: Muistelmia ja kuvia" by Kaarlo Takalampi is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book details the experiences of soldiers captured during World War I, focusing particularly on their time aboard a ship that is intercepted by a German torpedo boat. The narrative is enriched with personal reflections and vivid descriptions of the environment and interactions among the prisoners and captors. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to the atmosphere aboard the Finnish steamship "Uleåborg," as it embarks on a journey unaware of the impending threat. Captivating imagery portrays the ship’s passengers and crew preparing for departure, alongside hints of a violent confrontation to come. As the narrative unfolds, the calm setting is shattered by the appearance of a German torpedo boat, leading to chaos as the ship’s passengers are ordered to abandon "Uleåborg" and transfer to the vessel. The dramatic scene sets the tone for the book, showcasing the sudden shift from normalcy to the harsh reality of captivity, while also introducing a range of characters who share this harrowing experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Takalampi, Kaarlo, 1887-1918
EBook No.: 72116
Published: Nov 13, 2023
Downloads: 56
Language: Finnish
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, German
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Finnish
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Saksalaisten sotavankina : Muistelmia ja kuvia
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1914.
Note: Reading ease score: 46.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Saksalaisten sotavankina: Muistelmia ja kuvia" by Kaarlo Takalampi is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book details the experiences of soldiers captured during World War I, focusing particularly on their time aboard a ship that is intercepted by a German torpedo boat. The narrative is enriched with personal reflections and vivid descriptions of the environment and interactions among the prisoners and captors. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to the atmosphere aboard the Finnish steamship "Uleåborg," as it embarks on a journey unaware of the impending threat. Captivating imagery portrays the ship’s passengers and crew preparing for departure, alongside hints of a violent confrontation to come. As the narrative unfolds, the calm setting is shattered by the appearance of a German torpedo boat, leading to chaos as the ship’s passengers are ordered to abandon "Uleåborg" and transfer to the vessel. The dramatic scene sets the tone for the book, showcasing the sudden shift from normalcy to the harsh reality of captivity, while also introducing a range of characters who share this harrowing experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Takalampi, Kaarlo, 1887-1918
EBook No.: 72116
Published: Nov 13, 2023
Downloads: 56
Language: Finnish
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations, German
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Finnish
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.